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Tamar Island Wetlands
Tamar Island Wetlands is a unique estuarine wetland ecosystem of mudflats, lagoons and islands. Bird, reptile and animal life are abundant, with around 60 species being identified in the area.
Several species of ducks, black swans, egrets, cormorants, swamp harriers, and occasional visitors, such as the white-bellied sea eagle, are present.
Start at the excellent interpretation centre, where you can learn about the cultural and natural values of the site.
Tamar Island Wetlands is one of the 60 Great Short Walks
of Tasmania
The Walk - 4 kilometres - 1.5 Hours - Grade
The walk starts near the Interpretive Centre, where you can collect an information sheet with photos and information about the birds you may see.
Then, wander along the flat boardwalks, flanked by tall native Tasmanian grass species as it meanders through the wetlands.
About 500 metres from the start of the boardwalk, along a track through the paperbark trees, you will come to a bird hide, where you can sit quietly and observe the wide variety of birds.
Wander along the boardwalk and over the footbridges, where you can see the kanamaluka/River Tamar and its diverse range of birdlife, including stunning black swans. Continue along the boardwalk to Tamar Island, where you’ll find picnic tables, toilets and a beautiful view down the Tamar Valley towards the peaks of Ben Lomond. After a loop around Tamar Island, continue back on the same path.
Directions to Tamar Island Wetlands
The Tamar Island Wetlands Interpretation Centre and the boardwalk for the Tamar Island wetlands walk are on the A7 West Tamar Highway, just north of Riverside, approximately a 10-minute drive from Launceston.